kasneb was established as a state corporation under the National Treasury by the Government of Kenya on 24 July 1969. The mandate of kasneb, is the development of syllabuses, conduct of professional, diploma and technician examinations and certification of candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines, promotion of its qualifications nationally and internationally and the accreditation of relevant training institutions in liaison with the ministry in charge of education.

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Director, Research and Business Development, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Coordinating research into specific topics related to KASNEB; Providing adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to develop well-informed positions;
• Overseeing internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles;
• Facilitating identification of research areas, develop research proposals and execute research studies;
• Designing data collection methodologies and research related intervention for KASNEB priority programme areas;
• Coordinating research surveys in liaison with functional areas;
• Examining and analyzing policy statements on KASNEB from a regional and international perspective; and
• Coordinating dissemination of research papers and policy briefs.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Strong situational analysis capability;
• Attention to detail and critical thinking;
• Innovative skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Digital literacy skills.

• Coordinating research into specific topics related to KASNEB; Providing adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to develop well-informed positions;
• Overseeing internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles;
• Facilitating identification of research areas, develop research proposals and execute research studies;
• Designing data collection methodologies and research related intervention for KASNEB priority programme areas;
• Coordinating research surveys in liaison with functional areas;
• Examining and analyzing policy statements on KASNEB from a regional and international perspective; and
• Coordinating dissemination of research papers and policy briefs.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Strong situational analysis capability;
• Attention to detail and critical thinking;
• Innovative skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Digital literacy skills.

• Cumulative service period of twelve (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.